Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 11:47 PM

Landmark climate action -- and more!

      Dear friend,  Last week, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which invests in our climate resiliency, lowers healthcare costs for working families, and helps reduce inflation. It's a big deal, and we got it done without a single Republican vote.  This…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Building on the momentum in Kansas

      Dear friend,  The radical, anti-choice Republicans may claim to be working for their constituents' interests, but they're not. You know it, I know it, and a majority of voters in both blue and red states know it too.  Reproductive care is healthcare, and I won't…

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 8:24 PM

Monkeypox Resources

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, Recently, New York City has become the epicenter for the monkeypox outbreak that has swept across the nation. My office has been monitoring this situation from the beginning and will continue to do so. I wanted to…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 8:28 PM

Ban Assault Rifles

      Dear friend,  The shooter used an AR-15 in Uvalde. And in Highland Park. And in Las Vegas. And in Parkland. And in Sandy Hook.  These are weapons of war — and they make mass shootings six times more deadly — but they’re usually obtained legally. It’s unconsciona…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 2:25 PM

What's at stake...

      Dear Friend,  Marriage equality. Birth control. Climate resiliency. Veterans’ healthcare.  These are just a few of the many priorities that Congressional Republicans have attempted to block in the last few weeks. And it’ll have real and serious consequences for …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Did you hear the good news?

      Friend,  Senators Manchin and Schumer announced that they’ve come to a deal on the reconciliation bill, and although it’s not everything we pushed for, it’s still good news.  And — it’s a direct result of our progressive movement. Alongside organizers and activi…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 11:48 PM

4 weeks out

      Friend,  With our Primary just 4 weeks away, we're officially in the home stretch. For months, our team has been connecting with voters, getting out the vote, and supporting other candidates we can count on to fight alongside Nydia. And now, it's time to bring i…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

July 23, 2022 at 1:42 PM

Turn Off Your AC For Joe Manchin

But amid heatwaves, wildfires, and power outages, Joe Manchin has once again promised to kill any such plan.       Dear friend, The heat wave here in New York, and in so many other places around the world, make clear that the climate crisis is here. And in one of thei…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 11:42 PM

Help us get out the vote

      Dear friend, When we first heard that there would be two New York primaries this cycle, our first concern was that it would seriously hinder voter turnout. That's why we immediately launched a plan to get out the vote not once but twice this cycle.  We've been w…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 4:12 PM

We can't give up now

      Dear friend, Between an increasingly radical Republican party in Congress and a right-wing majority on the Supreme Court, it's easy to get discouraged.  But now more than ever, we can't afford to throw up our hands or accept defeat. We have to double down, organ…

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Post-Roe Townhall

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, Thursday July 14th from 6PM – 7:30PM, I will be hosting a virtual townhall on what a post-Roe America looks like and how states like New York are working to expand and protect abortion access. During this event, …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 2:14 PM

A pathway to citizenship

      Dear friend, As you may have seen, DACA is once again in court -- and it's causing instability and uncertainty for tens of thousands of dreamers. When President Obama signed DACA into law, it was an important step towards protecting immigrant families, but it wa…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Sending a clear message

      Dear friend, There's a lot going on right now. Last week, the Supreme Court overturned 50 years of precedent, gutting reproductive freedom as we know it and putting countless other rights at risk.  They also struck down New York State's gun safety measure, just …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Will you join me on Carlina Rivera's team?

      Dear friend, Did you see that I endorsed Carlina Rivera for the newly drawn New York 10th Congressional District? I know that she's the leader working families need to represent us in Congress — and I hope you'll consider joining me on her team.  JOIN ME After l…

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Abortion Care Resources

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, To my fellow New Yorkers, today is a very difficult day for our country and I wanted to reach out to offer my support and some critical information for anyone who is struggling to process what this means for you a…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 10:03 PM

This will cost lives

      Dear friend, Last month, we saw mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York. Thousands more have died by gun violence since then. But despite a resounding message from advocates, survivors, and families torn apart, the Supreme Court made the dangerous …

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Halfway through June

      Dear Friend,  We're halfway through June now, and as Nydia said yesterday, we're not yet on track to meet our fundraising goal. This is a big deal, because radical Republicans are attacking our rights on every front and putting our democracy at risk. We can't aff…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 11:27 PM

Our democracy is on the line

      Friend,  President Trump was a huge threat to our democracy. He was willing to burn it to the ground to hold on to power, but in 2020, voters showed up to ensure he didn't stay in office, and now we need that same energy in 2022.  There are still radical Republica…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 8:56 PM

Last night's hearings

      Friend,  Last night, my colleagues, staff, and I relived the nightmare we experienced on January 6th, when armed insurrectionists breached the Capitol, in the culmination of an attempted coup. The testimony we heard laid out conclusive evidence that former Preside…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 11:48 PM

We need to get out the vote early

      Friend,  As I'm sure you've heard, New York is holding two separate primaries this summer. This is the culmination of a long process to finalize our district maps without adequate transparency or public input, and low voter turnout will further dilute our communit…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 11:37 PM

fwd: starting the summer off right

      Friend --  Did you see our team’s email yesterday? We're gearing up for the summer, and we need to make sure we have the resources to reach out to every voter in our new district. Can you rush a donation by midnight to ensure we have the resources we need to start…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

May 29, 2022 at 8:19 PM

starting the summer off right

      Friend,  June is right around the corner, which means we don't have any time to lose. We know our district, we know when the primary is, and now, it’s time to get to work.  Over the next few months, we have to reach out to every new voter in the district and conne…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 7:50 PM

We officially know our new district!

      Dear friend,  Last weekend, the Special Master released the final version of the new Congressional Maps, and I’m proud to announce that I’m running in my current district -- New York’s 7th -- and I need you on my team. Will you join me? JOIN ME While these maps we…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 22, 2022 at 2:45 PM

A historic step towards decolonizing Puerto Rico

      Dear friend,  I’m thrilled to announce that this week, we took a major step towards ending the ongoing colonial status of Puerto Rico once and for all.  Our current policies treat the people of Puerto Rico as second-class citizens, and I know firsthand what a deva…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Ensuring teachers get the support they deserve

      Dear friend,  Teachers and early childhood educators are the backbone of our communities -- and we all know it. But somehow, that doesn’t come across in wages. That’s why I’m proud to fight for expanded tax credits for educators! Far too often, teachers use their …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 12, 2022 at 11:29 PM

Now's the time to act

      Dear friend,  Since the New York Supreme Court overturned the Congressional maps everything’s been up in the air, but we know one thing for sure: We need to be ready for anything.  Now that we have a new date for the primary, it's time to start reaching out to vot…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Now's the time to act

      Dear friend,  Like many of you, I’m still infuriated by the disastrous Supreme Court draft opinion that was leaked last week. It made it clear that the Republican-controlled Supreme Court is ready to strike down Roe v. Wade, which will prevent millions of American…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Where we go from here

      Dear friend,  If you saw the leaked Supreme Court decision last night, you know that conservative Justices are ready to strike down Roe v. Wade. While this is not official yet and abortion is still legal -- don’t miss your appointment if you have one -- it is conf…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 3:36 PM

it only takes a few dollars to make a difference

      Friend,  I’m going to keep this really short. Can you take 90 seconds to donate $5, $25, $50, or whatever you can afford?  It may not seem like a lot -- but movements like ours are built by working people chipping in what they can. And since our campaign doesn't t…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 29, 2022 at 7:59 PM

FWD: Another month closer

      Did you see Nydia’s email, friend? Like she said, we’ve been working hard this spring to build our movement and ensure that every voter in our new district has heard our progressive message.  But campaigning — and supporting other candidates — takes resources, whi…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 7:55 PM

Another month closer

      Friend, May is just around the corner, which means we’re another month closer to Election Day. Now that we’re officially on the ballot, my team and I have been reaching out to voters and building relationships in our new district! Last week, I also endorsed the Br…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 23, 2022 at 3:58 PM

Today’s a great day to #CancelStudentDebt

      Friend,  It’s no secret that congressional Republicans are doing everything they can to block our progressive agenda. But the good news is we can make a real difference for millions of working Americans without their help: With the stroke of a pen, President Biden…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 3:33 PM

A quick message this Earth Day

      Friend,  We’re not going to sugar coat it: This Earth Day, we’re reminded of how much work there is still to do.  Although we’ve seen some real wins -- allocating funding to restore the Cano Martin Peña, working to get lead out of our pipes and water, and working …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 5:16 PM

A clear conflict of interest

      Friend,  Elected officials are in Congress to serve their communities -- not line their pockets or protect Wall Street. That’s why I’m proud to support measures to ban Members of Congress from buying, selling, or trading stocks and to see strong pressure on this c…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 7:33 PM

CEOs aren’t 351x more valuable than workers

      Friend,  In 2020 (the most recent data we have), the average CEO pay was 351 times that of the median worker -- and many of them achieved it by rigging the system in their favor. While working families have struggled throughout the pandemic, top executives have go…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 9, 2022 at 6:54 PM

An important step

      Friend,  I have some good news! Last week, the House passed the MORE Act, which will repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana and expunge low-level federal marijuana offenses. Additionally, it invests in cannabis small businesses in communities that have been h…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 9:26 PM

Petitioning ✅

      Friend,  Our team spent March out talking to voters and petitioning, and I'm thrilled to announce that I’m officially on the ballot.  To everyone who gave their time and resources: Thank you! This was truly a team effort. But the work doesn't stop here. Now, we ha…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 1:29 PM

Organizing works!

      Did you see the news, friend?  Last week, Amazon workers at the Staten Island warehouse voted to unionize, despite intense union busting efforts. I was thrilled when I heard the news -- and I first and foremost want to congratulate all the organizers and workers w…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 1:28 PM

Your last chance to wish Nydia a happy birthday

      Friend,  I’ll keep this short and let you get right to donating. Nydia’s birthday was on Monday, and our team was thrilled to use the opportunity to celebrate her. We’re marking all donations through tonight’s end-of-quarter deadline as birthday donations to give …

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 7:49 PM

Did you miss Nydia's birthday?

      Friend,  Nydia’s birthday was on Monday, and she was so honored by the outpouring of love and support she received from all of you. So if you came to her birthday party or signed her card -- thank you.  But if you weren’t able to make it or didn’t see the email to…

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  Mark Levine · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Help me surprise Congresswoman Velázquez on her birthday

      Friend,  I was honored to receive Congresswoman Velázquez’s support for my campaign for Manhattan Borough President. Anyone who’s campaigned alongside her knows that she doesn’t just give you her endorsement, she’s out there pounding pavement alongside you.  And s…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 26, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Shhh...It’s Nydia’s birthday

      Friend,  Sometimes it’s hard to follow what’s going on in Congress, and here at Team Nydia we’ve learned that there are only a handful of things that are always true: Speaker Pelosi has the best monochrome suits, Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy’s whole agenda i…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 3:28 PM

We can’t let Republican racism hold us back

      Friend,  The Senate confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court took place this week, and once again, Republicans’ racism is showing. When she’s confirmed, Judge Jackson will be one of the most qualified justices on the Suprem…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 18, 2022 at 9:26 PM

Trans rights are human rights

      Dear friend,  Trans rights are human rights. That’s not up for debate. Our trans communities -- especially trans young people -- need, and deserve, to be safe and cared for, and to have access to lifesaving gender affirming healthcare.  And while attacks on trans …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 9:46 PM

This Women’s History Month...

      Friend,  I’m honored to be the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress and the first Latina to chair a full Congressional committee, and I’m committed to helping those who come after me.  I’ve dedicated much of my career to building a progressive, woman-led m…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 11:14 PM

March is halfway done

      Dear Friend,  Time flies on the campaign trail! Between petitioning, connecting with new voters, and building progressive power in Congress, all of us here at Team Nydia have had a busy month.  But the work doesn’t stop now, and yesterday our team gave us some wor…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 9:19 PM

We're still petitioning

      Friend -- As you may know, every candidate in New York must petition to get on the ballot. Since last week, our team has been out pounding the pavement to get the signatures we need, but we can't stop now.  This process is an essential part of Nydia's reelection, …

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 3:17 PM

Not one mention of student debt

      Friend, On Tuesday President Biden gave his first State of the Union address, and while he touched on many of the issues impacting our communities, one policy was notably absent. There wasn’t a single mention of a plan to cancel student debt.  Over the past year, …

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Organizing works.

      Friend, The Democrats won control of Congress and the presidency because leaders organized their communities, campaigns reached disenfranchised voters, and we built a diverse coalition ready for change. Then in 2021, we organized to extend the eviction moratorium…

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  Nydia =?iso-8859-1?q?Vel=E1zquez?= · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Building our political power

      Dear friend,  In 2020, Democrats won the House, the Senate, and the White House because of a wide coalition of new voters -- especially young people of color. In 2021, New York City elected the most diverse City Council in our history. It’s a big deal!  I was espe…

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